Are your vehicle's emissions safe for the environment and legally acceptable to drive with in Ontario?

ADCO Tire & Auto Inc. performs Drive Clean emissions testing for customers. We are an accredited Drive Clean facility with a certified inspector. If you're in Midland, ON, Penetanguishene, ON, Tiny Township, ON, or a surrounding area and it's time for your yearly or bi-yearly Ontario Drive Clean test, give us a visit.

Keep your vehicle legal and environmentally friendly today.

Ontario Drive Clean F.A.Q

If you have questions about the Drive Clean emissions test, we have answers. Learn more about the test itself, the vehicles that need testing, reasons you should test, and more.

What is the Ontario Drive Clean Test?

The Ontario Drive Clean test is an emissions test required by law in Ontario for most vehicles. To pass, your car, truck, SUV, or other automobile must meet current Ontario emissions standards.

Why Do I Need to Get the Ontario Drive Clean Test?

If your vehicle is required to have a Drive Clean test and you refuse, you risk legal fines and penalties in Ontario. Keep in mind that the Drive Clean test contributes to a healthy environment, free of smog. It helps ensure both current and future generations can enjoy fresh, clean air.

What Vehicles Need the Ontario Drive Clean Test?

Vehicles that are required to take the test to stay legal in Ontario include:

Light Vehicles

• Cars
• Vans
• SUVs
• Light Trucks & Motorhomes (Gross weight of 4,500 kg or less)

Heavy Vehicles

• Large Trucks & Motorhomes (Gross weight over 4,500 kg)
• Busses

What Vehicles are Exempt from the Ontario Drive Clean Test?

Vehicles that do not need to go through the Drive Clean emissions test include:

• Many hybrid electric cars
• Light Vehicles with a model year dating before 1988
• Historic vehicles (as defined by the Highway Traffic Act)
• Kit Cars
• Motorcycles

If you drive a vehicle that is not exempt, please contact us for a Drive Clean test.

When Should I Get the Ontario Drive Clean Test?

If you drive a vehicle over 7 years old, you are required to take the Drive Clean test every 2 years. The Ministry of Transportation should notify you of your need to test when you receive your registration renewal documents.

Please keep in mind that heavy-duty vehicles are required to test every year once they reach 7 years of age.

ADCO Tire & Auto Inc. is Your Drive Clean Test Facility

Is your vehicle up for emissions testing? Contact us and we'll set you up for a Drive Clean test. Our facility is qualified to perform Ontario emissions testing. We can pass your vehicle or help you fix your emission system if your vehicle fails.

Help keep Ontario's air clean and safe for generations to come. Allow us to test your vehicle's emissions today with the Drive Clean test. Simply call us on the phone, contact us online, or visit us in person to schedule a test or learn more.